Events

Faculty Prepare for the New Semester

Preparation for the new semester begins long before the end of summer, but for faculty, an important part of that preparation is the Fall Retreat.

On August 22, professors came together for a time of conversation, reflection, and worship, participating in presentations and breakout sessions under the retreat’s theme “Formed and Being Formed: Responding to God’s Call as Christian Scholars and Teachers.”

“The day provided a wonderful time to think about how we as faculty are engaged in the process of formation as we respond to God’s call on our lives as Christian teachers and scholars,” said Dr. Mackenzi Huyser ’97, dean for faculty development and academic programs. “The opportunity to reflectively think and share how we approach this work was a true joy.”

Huyser also expressed her gratitude to the faculty development committee for casting a vision for the retreat and for each colleague who contributed.

A special time was devoted to recognizing and celebrating the scholarly activity professors engaged in through conference participation, exhibitions, performances, presentations, publications, and awards.

Breakout sessions led by professors covered a wide array of topics and disciplines: